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    250G HDD Samsung vs WDC

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sclui56, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. sclui56

    sclui56 Notebook Geek

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    How is the Samsung 5,400 250G compared to WDC? Never had a Samsung HDD before so I am curious. Thanks.
     
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The 250GB Samsung had some performance problems when it first came out. I believe these have been fixed although there is still an issue about an intermittent click. Search the hardware forum for HM250JI. The WD2500BEVS hasn't had any problems but I think it runs slightly warmer than the Samsung. Performance of both is very similar. I originally had the Samsung but RMA'd it because of the performance issue and replaced it with the WD which has been in use for over 6 months.

    John
     
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  3. sclui56

    sclui56 Notebook Geek

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    John, thanks for the info. I have a replacement 1330 here fitted with a Sammy, I simply swapped the HDD (a WDC) from the original unit and decided to ask first before shipping back the return unit.
     
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